One of our fading scandals has been in Eliot Spitzer - a widely publicized 9-days-wonder. As you probably know, he was caught in an inappropriate relationship digested from Emperors Club VIP, a prostitution ring. Unfortunately, his indiscretions are not all that uncommon in the political field. After Bill Clinton paved the way, we can be prepared for anything. However, I believe what outraged many people about Spitzer, was not his weakness or his mistakes. People could not believe that Spitzer would go from actively prosecuting at least 2 prostitution rings, to actually participating in one. Spitzer was, in the greatest sense of the word, a hypocrite. Not a pleasant word in our society.
And then there is Obama - and his questionable associations with Reverend Jeremiah Wright and Farrikahn. His poll ratings deliver the naked truth - America is dissapointed in the Obama of 'unity'. They were impressed, they cheered like he was a celebrity, they put their faith in him. But how can he claim to want unity and turn around and attend a church that is not just racist toward 'whites', but is hateful towards America in general. How can that be our future presidents' mentor? How can that be the future of America? How can that represent a GOOD change? How can that instill an 'Audicity to Hope' when those hopes are wavering even now? This is a very crucial time for Obama. He says he's all about 'unity'. What are we unifying for? Is this REALLY all about turning a blind eye on 'color', or is to turn a blind eye on Obama?
I personally think the word 'racist' is so rashly thrown out there, that anyone discussing it gets absurdly technical in everything they say. Is it racist to mention the color of a person? Or is it only racist when one makes the effort to discriminate against a person because of their color (either black OR white, etc.)? I personally don't see the big issue between the races. I was never taught there was any difference between me and any of my black, indian, or oriental friends. We just had different heritages - and it was neat to think of where we had all come from. I think Obama's church makes such an effort to catapult black ideals into prominence, that they are discriminating against any other culture of white origin in America. That's not just sick - it's wrong! Who cares if somebody is white or black? If they have something good to say, and they believe what they say, and they can act like what they say they are - I have great confidence in them. Don't turn a blind eye on race! So, you're Mexican, you're English, you're African American, you're German, you're Irish, you're Jewish, you're Indian, you're Arabian, you're out of this world. Cool. Nice to meet you, now what do you have to say? Who are you? What do you believe? That's far more important in my eyes.
Obama is a hypocrite. He wants to unify us, but he attends a church like that for 20 years?! Give me a break... There is still the 20-years of indoctrination. I KNOW how churches are. You don't just walk away from their teaching. It's stays with you. For a very long time.
As nice as Obama seems, be honest with yourself. Who cares about his color or his white mama? Obama just doesn't have much to say. His speeches, while eloquent, inspire emotions as opposed to trust. They are empty words -- something America apparently hasn't gotten used to with Politicians. And the more I see of the 'Politician Obama', the less popular shine I see in that wide smile. While the charming personality of Obama eeks out through his speeches, I am becoming more and more aware of how dangerous he really is for America.
When I look at Politicians, I've observed that the wisest way to evaluate their standing both politically and personally - is by their associations. Now let's talk about Obama's long-time mentor, spiritual adviser who in fact was consulted and prayed with before Obama entered the candidacy, friend, and pastor of 20 years, Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Wright has been publicized lately for saying extremely controversial, nutjob, racist things. He reportedly "pledged acquired skills available to the black community, strengthening and supporting black institutions, pledging allegiance to all black leadership who have embraced the black value system, personal commitment to the embracement of the black value system." He referrs to America as 'White America'... 'the United States of White America'. I realize this may all seem like racist hogwash, but that's exactly what it is. Seriously, if you listen to some of Wright's sermons, you can hear him saying 'No, no, no, no. Not God Bless America, God damn America.' He claims the 911 terrorist attacks were conspiracies against Black people - everything is just one big conspiracy against Black people. According to him, “Jesus was a poor black man who lived in a country and who lived in a culture that was controlled by rich white people. The Romans were rich. The Romans were Italians, which means they were European, which means they were white–and the Romans ran everything in Jesus’ country. It just came to me . . . why so many folk are hatin’ on Barack Obama. He doesn’t fit the model!” -Which is funny because, although he claims to preach straight gospel, Jesus was a Jew, of Hebrew descent.
Obama of course distances himself from Wright by saying he was 'like an old uncle who sometimes says things you don't always agree with'. The difference being, however, that you don't choose your uncle. You CHOOSE your Pastor. Obama was married in the church, his kids were baptised in the church, and then he came out - all of the beautiful eloquence fleeing to distant horizons - and said that he had not been in attendance for the Sunday's which involved the racist comments. Did you catch that? He said he WAS NOT THERE for the hateful words Wright is videotaped saying. Yet there were dozens of sermons filled with this kind of hate speech! And you'd think - wow being in a church that long, and tithing $22000 last year alone (that would be Obama) can have some POWERFUL influence on your outlook on life and America. Not much 'unity' there if you ask
Then there's Farrakhan. I believe he bombed the White House in the 70's, and is reported to have said, "I wish I would have bombed more/Caused more devestation". He is definitely associated with Obama's past - although Obama has vehmently distanced himself in the light of publicity.
So I've heard Obama lie. There's no way he couldn't have been apart of at least ONE of the sermons that included this load of bull. That makes him just another politician. And I've seen his candidacy shake in the spot light under the scrutiny. I respect the fact that he still stands -- but I find it increasingly hard to respect him just because he is a smooth oiled talker. People are already crediting him for 'taking this issue on', and delivering some 'resounding speeches'. Is America so surface focused? There is still the 20-years of indoctrination. I KNOW how churches are. You don't just walk away from their teaching. It's stays with you. For a very long time.
Obama and Spitzer both have something in common; the Public spotlight where they don't want it.
So if you're supporting Obama...if you're one of the proud supporters of his campaign...if you're willing to stand by him through thick and thin, black and white, right and wrong...I hope you're thinking long and hard right now. What attracts you to him? Are you defending him, or are you defending your own personal gains from his success? Think about it. Who are you protecting?
Those are just some of my concerns -- and they are increasingly shared by those who are aware of the situation.
